Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & CNC Leader

ARCH; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCH seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across production. You will lead cross-functional teams, work with CNC machinists, setup technicians, and engineers to optimize cycles, tooling, and workflows.

You will analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends and opportunities. You will champion Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean deployments, investigate new technologies, and mentor operations teams on Lean principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (strongly preferred), or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in production, manufacturing engineering, or operations leadership.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of CNC machining (milling, turning, Swiss-turning).
• Working knowledge of G-code/M-code, Mastercam, cutters, inserts, and tooling selection.
• Strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5) understanding.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.
• Proven leadership, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Inventory, Maintenance, and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives delivering measurable gains.
• Partner with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycles, tooling, and workflows.
• Analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Champion Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and Lean deployments from concept to execution.
• Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies, tools, and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on internal and external issues.
• Mentor and train operations teams on Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Support new product introductions, plant layouts, and process validations.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, promoting safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

ISO 13485 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

G-code/M-code

CNC turning/milling

ERP systems (Epicor preferred)

Job description

ARCH seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across production. You will lead cross-functional teams, work with CNC machinists, setup technicians, and engineers to optimize cycles, tooling, and workflows.

You will analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends and opportunities. You will champion Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean deployments, investigate new technologies, and mentor operations teams on Lean principles.